Kings Norton Nursery School

Overview

Kings Norton Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an excellent start that ensures children are fully prepared for their next educational stage. The report highlights that children are very happy, settled, and exceptionally well supported in their learning and play, with staff demonstrating expert understanding of young children’s needs.

Strengths

• Staff are described as "experts in understanding the needs of young children," fostering an environment where children are "inquisitive learners" and "keen to persevere with a task until they get it right."
• The curriculum is "progressive and builds over time," with a strong focus on communication and language skills; staff adjust interactions to meet individual needs, such as extending vocabulary during play.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged children "thrive and achieve highly alongside their peers," supported by a "warm and secure atmosphere."
• The school’s provision for personal development is "impressive," with children learning about their rights, global communities, and safety through workshops and charity activities.
• Leaders are "highly ambitious for every child," and governors set a "clear strategic direction," supporting staff who feel "extremely well supported."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults keeping children safe and ensuring their best interests and welfare are always at heart.